. Unfortunately, we haven't actually seen one, only pictures. Weighing your comments and the few I found elsewhere on hearth.com, it seems like the handles not aligning properly after a time is an issue with the two doors along with the somewhat obstructed view of the fire. But overall, it seems like the two doors have more pros than cons... for better or worse, we ordered the two door. In the pictures, I like the two door better esp. when the fire is not lit. Since I'll have to look at it year round, I favor the traditional look of the double door. My husband was leaning toward the single door... so hopefully I won't be regretting this decision, lol. Either way, it seems we need to be prepared for the silicone failing and needing replacing. This website has been so very helpful.There is at least one thread in hearth.com that mentions after the first several uses, the gasket cement that holds the flat braid around the doors in place turns white and crumbly and needs to be replaced. Here's one of them: https://www.hearth.com/talk/threads/z42cd-gasket-cement-failure.60324/#post-60324. I read it in at least two threads, but this is the only one I can find right now. Has this not happened in your experience?
No. We have a dozen or more out there and have never had any issues of any kind.
But this isn't a stove, its a fireplace.
Thanks for your comment. It's good to hear other z42cd owners weigh in. Just found out today that the unit is being installed this week!
